Jetsettersblog

Rezidor will open the 292-room Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda, in 2012. Rezidor has numerous hotels under development in African capital and major cities. In 2010 alone, the group plans the openings of Radisson Blu hotels in Johannesburg and Cape Town (South Africa), Lagos (Nigeria), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Maputo (Mozambique) and Lusaka (Zambia).

Construction has begun on a new international airport at Vilanculos, Mozambique. The Vilanculos airport is the gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago where Rani Resorts’ Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa is located. The new terminal will allow visitors a convenient way to reach Bazaruto. The plans for Vilanculos airport include spacious departure lounges for international and domestic flights as well as a new VIP lounge.

Other additions consist of an updated air traffic control system along with the introduction of a separate area for cargo handling. According to Manuel Chaves, director of management, traffic and airports, the airport’s capacity will increase from 75,000 to around 200,000 passengers annually. The project is anticipated to take nine months to complete.

Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa is on Bazaruto Island, the largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago. It provides guests with a choice of luxurious Bay View Villas, Beach Chalets, a beachfront Honeymoon Villa and a Presidential Villa.

The Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa’s wealth of activities, tropical climate and spectacular scenery makes it the perfect island getaway. The Bazaruto Archipelago is a marine wildlife sanctuary, home to the rare dugong and three species of sea turtles.

Rani Resorts is a leading luxury resort brand in Mozambique, an emerging and unique Indian Ocean destination in Southern Africa. Rani Resorts’ portfolio features a collection of beach resorts and safari operations that are designed to the highest standards and capture the essence of Africa’s inimitable magic.

For reservations or more information, call 27 (0)11 658 0633, email reservations@raniresorts.com  or visit www.raniresorts.com

Col’Cacchio Italian restaurants offer patrons healthy and authentic Italian pizzas, pastas and salads.

The expansive variety of gourmet salads will entice, as will the new pastas and pizzas now on the menu.

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA — Capetonians are literally spoilt for choice. How many pristine beaches does one city need? How many wine farms without appearing greedy? There’s even a choice of what to call the legislative capital ranging from The Cape of Good Hope to the Xhosa name iKapa.

So how many Italian restaurants does Cape Town require? After extensive culinary research the answer is most definitely, one – Col’Cacchio pizzeria.

Someone once said “you can’t be everything to everyone” but when it comes to Italian dining in Cape Town, Col’Cacchio pizzeria comes pretty close.

Dining at Col’Cacchio pizzeria’s Cape Town restaurant is like taking an intensive gastronomic tour of Italy without leaving your seat, with the added benefit of a waiter standing by to refill your wine glass every step of the way.

Situated on the foreshore it was the first Col’Cacchio pizzeria restaurant to open in Cape Town and brought a whole new perspective to Italian food in the Mother City. The Col’Cacchio pizzeria experience is based on two key principles: authentic Italian fare and unrivalled selection.

This is one Cape Town restaurant that does it right or not at all. This means following real Italian recipes and using the same ingredients that would be used by chefs in Italy. Their obsession with the Italian way is reflected in the names of the dishes and the way the pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired pizza oven.

Make no mistake this is Italian food, not Italian-style food. That means everything is prepared from scratch and this kind of passion cannot be rushed.

Their menu is expansive. There are over 50 different pizzas to choose from but if that isn’t enough, diners are given the option to design their own creation from dozens of ingredients.

Beyond their signature pizzas the Cape Town restaurant offers a range of salads and pastas to suit every taste. Diners will be amazed to discover the difference organic ingredients make to a salad and how delicious fresh pasta tastes. The dessert menu is mouth-wateringly tempting and rivaled only by the enticing cocktail and wine list.

When dining in Cape Town where else will you have the choice between regular thin based pizza bases or gluten and wheat free options? There is also a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. The Heart & Stroke Foundation South Africa has endorsed these healthy options available on the menu.

Cape Town dining is considered some of the best in the world and after a visit to Col’Cacchio pizzeria’s Cape Town restaurant it’s not hard to see why. This pizza restaurant has been known to welcome back international tourists year after year who say that a visit to this Col’Cacchio pizzeria is as essential to the Cape Town experience as the view from Table Mountain or the trip out to Robben Island.

For locals, dining in Cape Town is almost a national pastime and the city offers such a wide range of options. So it is comforting to know that when you plan to go out for Italian or stay in and order a take-away pizza, Col’Cacchio pizzeria is the only choice.

Also view information regarding our Stellenbosch Restaurant or Camps Bay Restaurant.

Col’cacchio prepares all of its dishes lovingly while you are able to relax and enjoy your visit to the restaurant in comfort. It is best to arrive with an empty stomach because you will want to indulge in the range of Italian meals offered. Health conscious and vegetarian patrons will have difficulty in choosing from the array of healthy toppings offered for salads and pizzas. Italian food is about passion and enjoyment, Col’Cacchio has mastered both equally.

Website: http://www.colcacchio.co.za

Surgical Bliss will help you to coordinate your surgery and your recuperation in Cape Town.

The surgical experience can be tailor made to suite your budget; accommodation to ease your physical mobility post surgery and only the best private hospitals and doctors to facilitate your procedure.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Surgical Bliss provides patients from abroad with medical tourism packages in Cape Town, South Africa. If you need to have reconstructive surgery or infertility treatments, you can have the surgery in a top Cape Town medical facility and then take yourself on a soothing safari or tranquil getaway to one of the beautiful spa hotels in Cape Town during your recuperation.

Be assured that in South Africa your choice of hospital, the skill of the medical teams and the recovery vacation will be worthwhile and conducted in a most professional manner.

Once you have had surgery in South Africa, you will be instructed by your surgeon to take a period of rest for complete recovery from the operation.

Why not take the opportunity to soak up the African sun and South African hospitality, while your body adjusts to the healing process.

Denise Hoogervorst, Director of Surgical Bliss explains,

“Surgical Bliss can assist with many aspects of your treatment and we assist many people who do not have access to medical treatment in other countries. We assist with practicalities as well as emotional support and help.”

Surgical Bliss has sourced various accommodation options in Cape Town ranging from self catering to five star options, depending on your budget. Spa vacation packages for patients are also available which leaves you to prepare for your procedure and look forward to rest.

Surgical Bliss will assist with accommodation, transfers and all other travel arrangements to diminish the hassle and give you time and space to focus on critical recovery and post operative wellness. The team at Surgical Bliss is also committed to the patient, with intuitive patient care prior to surgery and post operative surgery assistance.

All of your needs and requirements can be arranged by the professional and compassionate team at Surgical Bliss.

Surgical Bliss specialise in providing holiday packages and cosmetic, ophthalmic, orthopaedic, infertility and general surgery in Cape Town , South Africa, and now has an exceptional patient case which indicates the great lengths gone to for clients who desperately need medical surgery in South Africa.

In a first for Surgical Bliss, a woman from Sierra Leone who requires medical care for breast cancer will be arriving in Cape Town shortly. She will need to be in Cape Town to begin the healing process where suitable health professionals and accommodation has been found to meet the patient’s needs.

The process entails a “mountain” of treatment says Director, Denise Hoogervorst. “Treatment will probably entail an operation (probably a lumpectomy) and then adjunctive therapy such as Chemotherapy and/or Radiation therapy.

This entire treatment schedule should last for approximately 8 months. This will be her new home for a while.” Hoogervorst continues, “Surgical Bliss assisted her and her benefactor in the arduous task of acquiring a visa through the neighbouring country Ivory Coast.

She will be cared for and treatment will be administered for her Cancer here in Cape Town with Surgical Bliss and an outstanding South African medical team specialising in Breast Diseases.”

In South Africa we are most fortunate to have access to care and medical facilities, which for many people across the continent of Africa is impossible, Hoogervorst explains, “Many Africans do not have access to excellent treatment and doctors such as South Africa who provides first world treatment in some of the best private hospitals in the world for a fraction of the cost of their American or European counterparts.

If you need plastic surgery, infertility treatments, radiology, general treatment, or financial assistance, please go to the Surgical Bliss website for more information on these medical tourism packages. Surgical Bliss endeavours to make this process as straightforward as possible for you and your loved ones. Look at the Surgical Bliss website for more information on cosmetic surgery South Africa.

Surgical Bliss offers a unique package to those people seeking medical tourism vacations in Cape Town, South Africa. If you need to have fertility treatments, ophthalmology surgery, orthopeadic surgery, plastic or reconstructive surgery or cosmetic treatments all of these are available at Surgical Bliss.

Website: http://www.surgicalbliss.com

Topdeck has included two new trips to the Middle East and twelve different trips through Egypt in its programme for 2010, all catering for adventurous young travellers who are keen to get off the beaten track and discover true local cultures.

Trips include experiences as varied as dinner with locals in an authentic Nubian village, sleeping under the stars in a Bedouin camp and overnight sailing on the River Nile.

For the first time, Syria is included within Topdeck’s itineraries in 2010. The new 10 day Middle East Explorer takes travellers to Jordan, Israel and Syria. Other trips include a 7 day trip to Jordan, combined Jordan/Israel or Jordan/Syria trips and two trips into the heart of Morocco.

Topdeck has been operating in Egypt and the Middle East for 19 years. It’s local knowledge and strong partnerships with local businesses ensure that its travellers receive a genuine experience and excellent value for money.

Several of Topdeck’s Egypt trips offer an optional extension into Jordan. Trips range from eight to 21 days and almost all include a visit to Abu Simbel and the Valley of the Kings within the trip, not as an optional extra.

Topdeck trips include all transport in modern and air-conditioned Topdeck coaches, superior accommodation with breakfast, local guides, trip leaders and some meals. More free time for independent exploring is included within each itinerary than its competitors.

Example: Topdeck’s 8 Day Essential Egypt trip

Visits: From Cairo, visits Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor and returns to Cairo.

Cost: Trip from $885 plus a local payment of USD $180.

When: May 2010 to April 2011

Includes: Arrival transfer from airport to hotel, transport in air-conditioned mini-bus, all accommodation with breakfast, many excursions, local guides, sightseeing tours and an experienced trip leader

Stays at:Three and four star hotels and first class overnight train

Highlights:Sailing on the River Nile, exploring the pyramids &Valley of the Kings, visiting a Nubian village, spectacular sound and light show in Karnak, shopping at the gold and silver markets of Luxor.

Contact:Topdeck on 1300 886 332 or visit www.topdeck.travel

JET AIRWAYS TO INTRODUCE ITS FIRST DAILY DIRECT MUMBAI-JOHANNESBURG SERVICE

Jet Airways is to launch its first flight to Africa in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The daily direct service from Mumbai to Johannesburg will come into effect from 14th April.

With a large number of people of Indian origin living in and/or working in South Africa, as well as its emergence as a leading business destination and wealth of tourist attractions, the new route opens up an untapped potential for India’s premier international airline. Johannesburg will be the twenty-second destination in Jet Airways’ international network.

The Airbus 330-200 will fly non-stop to the Rainbow Nation. The spacious full-length wide-bodied twin aisle cabin of the A330-200 is configured in two classes, with 30 seats in Première (Business Class) and 190 seats in Economy. The airline’s Première guests will enjoy a 180 degree flat bed with lumbar support and massage systems, oversized table, laptop power, telephony, SMS, Email and live text news to deliver a flying office, state-of-the-art On-Demand Panasonic In-Flight Entertainment (IFE), as well as the finest in-flight dining and service.

Flight 9W 242 will depart Mumbai at 0205 hrs, arriving in Johannesburg at 0735 hrs. On the return leg, flight 9W 241 will depart Johannesburg at 1100 hrs, arriving in Mumbai at 2330 hrs. Return Economy fares from various Indian cities start from INR 35,595 (approx £490) while return Première (Business) Class fares start from INR 116,020 (approx £1,600).

Jet Airways currently flies to New York (both JFK and Newark), Toronto, Brussels, London (Heathrow), Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah, Sharjah and Riyadh.

JET AIRWAYS LAUNCHES PROMOTION WITH LONDON’S NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

Jet Airways has partnered with London’s National Portrait Gallery (NPG) and The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts to offer a luxury holiday for two to India. The competition prize is being run in conjunction with ‘The Indian Portrait, 1560-1860’ exhibition taking place at the NPG  to 20 June.

The exhibition, the first of its kind in the UK, tells the story of the Indian portrait over three centuries, exploring the ways in which Indian artists have approached the depiction of the human form and the changing role of portraiture in Indian history.

Highlights include curator-led exhibition tours, a master-class with the Singh Twins, conferences, music, dance and a contemporary South Asian literary programme. Tickets are available to book online at www.npg.org.uk/events  (transaction fee applies) or by calling 020 7306 0055.

Visitors to the exhibition will be invited to enter the competition on line by answering a question on the Indian Portrait or via the feedback form available in the gallery. The competition will run for the duration of the exhibition and the holiday is to be taken between July – September 2010.

JET AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES LATEST SPECIAL ‘BOARDING CARD DELIGHTS’ DISCOUNTS

Jet Airways has announced the current special offers available through its ‘Boarding Cards Delight’ programme until 30th April. The offers are available to all passengers travelling on Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect and JetLite.

There are 15 well-known brands as programme partners, across five categories – retail, hotels, dining, lifestyle and car rentals. Discounts include money off at Dominos Pizza, Costa Coffee, Radisson Hotels and Avis car rental as well as extra perks such as a foot massage.

To take advantage of the raft of discounts, Jet Airways’ passengers need to present their boarding cards at the various partner establishments or outlets. Boarding cards generated through the Web, SMS and Kiosk Check-in, will be accepted along with photo identification.

If music is the rhythm of life, there’s no better place to find your beat than in Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. From ‘A’ lister pop star Whitney Houston and King of Rap, 50 Cent, to fabulous classical Music Festivals and the dazzling kaleidoscope of Carnival, Tenerife is alive with sound, offering an array of musical delights throughout the year.

The action has already begun with the 16th Canary Islands International Music Festival, the only classical Music Festival held during winter in Europe. This year, performances are being held at the spectacular Auditorio de Tenerife – the stunning opera house designed by Santiago Calatrava – and continue through to 7 February, www.festivaldecanarias.com.

Preparations are already underway for the Tenerife Carnival and from 12 – 21 February, Tenerife’s capital, Santa Cruz, hosts one of the largest and most vibrant musical extravaganzas in the world. Rivaling Rio in its splendour, size and glamour, highlights include the election of the Carnival Queen having already taken place on the 10th February, street parades and the dramatic performance of the famous sardine’s funeral, “el Entierro de la Sardina,” where a huge paper fish is set alight.
Some €30,000 was pledge by the Tenerife Tourism Corporation to ensure the event continues its international acclaim for one of the biggest carnivals in world, with most of the funds used to host media from international publications. Minister of Tourism responsible for promoting the Tenerife Carnival, Jose Manuel Bermudez, said “the effort we are making to hold the carnival, bringing all these journalists, ensuring it continues to attract international exposure and presence externally, is because it continues to be one of the best celebrated calendar events in Europe.”

With Spring the tempo changes to rap, and on 27 March one of the world’s top rap artists, 50 Cent, will be performing live in Santa Cruz. On 30 April Tenerife tops the international music circuit once again when pop diva, Whitney Houston, will take centre stage in Santa Cruz for what is the only Spanish date on her World Tour. Both artistes are sure to provide dazzling performances, following in the footsteps of previous live performances on the island by music icons, Elton John and Rod Stewart.

As the year draws to a close and in celebration of the Christmas Season on 25 December, the island hosts a concert by the Tenerife Orchestra Symphony, the Orquestra Sinfónica de Tenerife. This year’s concert will be held in the city of Santa Cruz where visitors will enjoy a musical celebration together with lights, fireworks and events, www.ost.es.

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean Tenerife is only four hours flight from the United Kingdom and served by several airline carriers from multiple airports across the UK and Ireland. Its year-round warm and temperate climate, delightful beaches, contrasting regions of north and south and famous Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak, make it one of the most popular short haul destinations for UK visitors and an ideal holiday destination.

 Explore the highlights of Tunisia this March and save £180 per person. From the medina and souks of Sousse to the third largest amphitheatre in the Roman world, this is an action-packed trip designed to keep children aged five upwards entertained. Journey into the desert on camels to camp under the stars, then stay in a troglodyte cave hotel in Matmata where eagle-eyed Star Wars fans can spot Luke Skywalker’s house.
 The eight day ‘Tunisian Voyager Family Holiday’ starts from £699 per person (normally £879 per person) departing 28 March 2010. This price includes seven nights accommodation on a B&B basis (five nights hotel, one night troglodyte hotel, one night desert camp), two dinners, transport by minibus and return flights.
 For more details call The Adventure Company on 0845 609 1591 or visit www.adventurecompany.co.uk

Elegant Destinations Ltd has recently released the Top Ten Things to do in Mauritius. Mauritius is the Indian Ocean’s popular family destinations. The island is famous for its powder white sand beaches – but there’s much more than meets the eye, so after a swim in the turquoise crystal waters, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in Mauritius. Here are Top Ten Things to Do in Mauritius with tips from Elegant Destinations local office.

1. Experience the best Surfing spots during your stay on the island. The most easily accessible surf spots are found mainly along the south west coast where surfing conditions are best during the months of May to October. The legendary and most accessible surfing spots of Mauritius are the Tamarin Bay and Le Morne point, both along the South-West coast. Tamarin Bay was well known in the late 60’s among the hippy surfers, namely Australians for its ideal wave. Le Morne also offers lefts and rights as One Eye and La Prairie spots are on each side of a pass. Le Morne spots may not often offer the ideal waves like in Tamarin but has the great advantage of being moderate to big almost all year round; at least during 2 to 3 hours of the day.

2. Discover Mauritius colourful marine life by submarine. The Blue Safari Submarine is the only operator of real submarines in the Indian Ocean. At 35m depth, your dream comes true as you discover the magic of the marine life. You will enjoy a rare and unforgettable experience, travelling in total security and comfort on board very sophisticated, air conditioned submarines. During your dive, amongst multi-coloured fish, you will discover the beauty of the corals. Viewing the wreck of the ‘Star Hope’ and its numerous inhabitants, is always a magical moment. A unique adventure which should not be missed.

3. Visit the beautiful capital of Port Louis which received the status of city in 1964. The famous Port Louis central market is the ideal place to buy spices and is famed for its local handicrafts, shops and boutiques. After the shopping, have a stroll in the Chinatown of old Port-Louis where the atmosphere is really different. The eldest inhabitants of the Port-Louis Chinatown still dress the Chinese way and have kept their deep Chinese customs. The heat and strong aromas of the spices of the Chinese cuisine, will give you an impression of mainland China. In the afternoon visit the Caudan Waterfront with its cafes and shops.

4. A half day tour to the Adventurous South should not be missed. Visit the famous Seven Coloured Earth at Chamarel. Start off early as sunrise is the best time to see the Coloured Earths. Geologists are still intrigued by the rolling dunes of multi-coloured lunar-like landscape. The colours are red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow and the soil never erodes in spite of torrential tropical downpours. This phenomenon has never been fully explained but it is believed the soil is composed of various mineral rich volcanic ash. The ride to and from Chamarel is magnificent with stunning views across the Le Morne bay.

5. Enjoy Mauritius fine cuisine: Mauritius is a mix of cultures and cuisines. The Mauritius food has its origins from three main continents Africa, India and Asia. Eating in Mauritius is a real delight. The much loved dish for all Mauritians is the Creole curry which is a quite spicy and hot. The curry can be made of fish, chicken or beef and its served with white rice and lentils. In local restaurants you can also try the Chinese cuisine which is varied and very reasonable. All restaurants on the island offer fresh fish dishes and you can enjoy fresh fish, sea urchins, prawns, lobsters and oysters.

6. Big Game Fishing in the tropical water of Mauritius should not be missed. Mauritius hosts every year the world class competition The Marlin World Cup and anglers come to take part from all parts of the globe. Big game fishing is practiced throughout the year in Mauritius although the best season for marlin is from October to April. Mauritius is a real deep-sea fishing paradise. You can try your luck with blue marlins, black marlins, sharks, yellow-fin tunas, skipjack tunas, sailfish, wahoos, and barracudas. These predators feed close to the island where the sea bed falls up to a depth of 4000 m. The smaller boats that we use can be shared by up to three anglers and they have one fighting chair in the stern and outriggers to troll five baits at a time.

7. Enjoy a relaxing full day cruise of the northern islands on the catamaran with a barbecue lunch. After one hour of easy cruising you will discover the magic of Gabriel Island, a Mauritius protected nature reserve with pristine white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, a beautiful coral garden, rich birdlife and spectacular coastal scenery. On the Island you enjoy a beach barbecue overlooking the sea. In the afternoon you can take a 45-minute hike around the island on the coast path where you can enjoy the stunning views and activities of the tropical birds. You may also snorkel or kayak in the lagoon, treat yourself to a beach-side massage, or simply laze in the sun on the beautiful sandbar that Gabriel Island is best known for. An unforgettable experience!

8. Diving in Mauritius. Attractive dive sites can be found all around the island. Courses are offered all around the island and depending on the diving-centres, courses in PADI, CMAS or NAUI are offered.
The North coast offers particularly attractive diving at Whale Rock which is famous for the huge rocks, sea fan, huge stone corals, sometimes hammerhead sharks and other different species of fish. Flat Island, which is renowned for its ‘Shark pit’ shark dive and the Silver star wreck where an old fishing boat sank in 1990. Grand Bay and Pereybere offer about 6 diving sites along the coast ranging in depth from 11-18m.
The East coast is famous for its beautiful beaches and magnificent lagoons bordering the coasts and is scattered with many channels that allow easy access to the open sea. There is one nice dive into the current of the Belle Mare lagoon (12-30m). There are sharks, rays, barracuda, tuna fish and kingfish.
The South East Coast allows divers to swim in caves, canyons, arches, tunnels and peaks. The interesting diving sites are Roche Zozo, Colorado and the historical wreckage of the Sirius, which was sunk in 1810 during the naval battle of Grand Port between the British and French.

9. A first in Mauritius. Walking with lions and cheetah!
The first “Lion Encounter” takes place at the Casela Nature & Leisure Park. The team with experience of over three generations of lion handling offer the safest lion experience The park has an area of 10 hectares and is home to 1,500 birds, giant tortoises, tigers, lions and monkeys.

10. Mauritius is a world class Golf destination. Most of the golf courses in Mauritius are expertly designed and maintained. The surrounding areas with exotic palm trees, bougainvilleas, flame trees and lakes offer a relaxing and natural setting. The GOLF OPEN is held every year in December. For the earnest golfer or beginners alike the climate and facilities offer a true paradise holiday.

Website http://www.elegantdestinations.co.uk

Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elegant-Destinations/240010712972?v=app_111757625714#/pages/Elegant-Destinations/240010712972?v=wall

Twitter

http://twitter.com/elegantdest

YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/user/ElegantDestinations

Bush and Beyond

Luxury In The Wild: Visit Kifaru House In Kenya’s Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

NAIROBI, Kenya –Situated on the northern foothills of Mt Kenya, Kifaru House is set on the 65,000 acre privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

Kifaru, the Swahili word for rhino, is the dream realized by one of Lewa Conservancy’s donors. A private villa built with no compromise in quality or comfort by a unique individual.

The living area is as spacious as the vast plains it overlooks. With a comfortable sitting area around a huge fireplace, it is the perfect spot for conversation after a day filled with adventure.

The dining area includes a spectacular table crafted from ancient dhow wood plus an inviting fireplace. Kifaru has a swimming pool which looks out towards Mt. Kenya.

A short walk from the main area through the beautiful gardens, takes you to six cottages. Each cottage has large windows looking out on stunning views and is furnished with beautiful colonial style furniture.

Canopied double beds, ensuite baths and private verandahs make these “luxury in the wild”. All income generated by Kifaru House is directly reinvested into wildlife conservation and local community development programs.

www.bush-and-beyond.com